Erie area notes economic talks and local updates
In Erie and surrounding areas a mix of business, education, and public notices unfolds. The Railroad reported first quarter 1940 earnings about a million dollars above the prior year. J Steele Gow will address The Economic Effect of the Utopian War at the Erie Chapter of the Cost Accountants on Monday April 15 at the Erie Press Club. Local residents face insurance bids for Junior High boiler coverage with multiple agencies submitting proposals. Two new chicken pox cases in Erie were quarantined. The National Industrial Conference Board notes a 4% drop in living costs in March. Police log another gasoline theft from a West Washington Street car, and a recurring ignition switch issue is reported. State police driver license tests are discontinued near the area. Boy Scout Leaders’ Council classes resume tonight. primary elections are April 23 with some workers receiving time off. George Wine of Concord Township appeals a committal finement sentence from 1929, and several court and WPA issues surface in the county.
Beaverdam 15 Represented At County Meeting
Beaverdam residents attended the Erie County Women’s Extension Groups spring meeting at the North East library. Mrs Sill chaired the program. Miss Rosalynd Jewett spoke on the World Conference of Country Women in London. Mrs Mary Thars from Erie discussed dry cleaning. The Dispatch details local visits, birthdays, funerals, PTA plans, and social notes from Beaverdam and nearby towns.
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Beaverdam
Wayne Valley
United Brethren
Ivan Miller
Will Aina
W. HL. Cummings
James Crowell
Cash Smif
Lyn Sil
Cash Proctor
Walter Proctor
Erie County
North East
Iast
Sill
Awhile Mire
Miler Teds
Cagh Smith
Mary. Thars
Von's Dry Cleaning Company
Erie
Rosalynd Jewett
State College
London
England
Nels Sorenson
Joe Briskie
Roy Borstorff
Corry
Dat Lindberg
Gerjdon Shade
Union City
Clinton Mathews
Donalion HO
Leonard Davis
Elgin
Lynn Sill
Perry | Holden
Cottage Hill
Holden
Glenn
Jabi
Cut
Proctor
San
Stutz
Bertha Hanth
Harold Wade
Jamestown
Anne McDof
Robert Proctor Indris
Ait
P. Marsh
Plan Changes In Examination Of New Drivers
Pennsylvania plans tighter driving tests for new drivers with stricter rules and broader knowledge of motor operations and traffic. Examiners will make five trips monthly to Corry to administer examinations instead of twice weekly. The revision is being trialed in Harrisburg and may expand to all units by May or June. New Mexico CCC camps report planting over a million seedlings since Arbor Day six years ago.
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Pennsylvania
Cony
Corry
Harrisboro
New Mexico
Auction Sales PUBLIC SALE for farm goods near Beaverdam
A public auction offers a Black gelding nine years old, a 1200 lb bay gelding, a Guernsey cow due in June, poultry, hay, farm tools, furniture, and household items. Terms are cash. Lunch served. Auctioneers Samuel Boyce and Arthur Scouten. 19-11-12. Also separate bid notice for Corry street sewer materials due April 15, 1940.
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Cater Hill
Donation Gravel Road
Beaverdam
Wablsburg
Corry
Warness
Samuel Boyce
Arthur Scouten
Flood crest passes do damage risk ends at Wilkes-Barre
Py April 10 Flood rehabilitation resumes after Susquehanna River passed a third crest in ten days with no further serious damage. The river stood at 29.67 feet at 5 p.m. and held for two hours, easing fears of danger. Predictions warned of a crest to 425 feet. Light showers in New York state headwaters were expected to cause only slight changes downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Wilkes-Barre
Susquehanna
New York State
Markets and Livestock Prices Report
Markets page shows East Buffalo livestock with hogs and cattle prices, plus deteriorated text on calves and sheep. Pittsburgh produce section notes wholesale fruit and vegetables with mixed steers, russets, and crates. A Kerrville crash item reports two deer incidents. New York stocks update lists several firms with noon quotes and various industry names.
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East Buffalo
S. H
S. R
Lest
Oige
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Paragrar
Mew. Glement
Wwla “Railroad
Pemaay
United States
Ly J. Steele Gow
Na- Honni Association of Cost Accountants
Erie Press Club
Dallas C. Amiey
Richard D. Agresti
Eye County
Agresti
Lfe- Jong
Board of Education
Hartford Insurance Company
Auer
Lurahermen’s Mutual
Thiurarice Co
Theo P Williams
Maryland Casualty Company
Guin M. Hillburg
Fidelity Casualty Co
F. O. Davis
Homer Humes
LeRoy ‘Humes
Smith Street
John D. Flanigan
Naonal Industrial Conference Board
Tassetian
Maren
George Kerstetter
West- Wash- Anbton
Ross Mead
Anna Kerstetter
Bert
William ‘Sunday
Boy Scout Leaders’ Council
American Legion
Har- Fatwe
Hibspiel
Alco
Parton Board
Guorga
Concord Township
Shiie Bustieg
Miter
Ee County Convins
Bbc Review
Lecyle
Chile
Earl Gare
Ovear
Ralph Goetz
Frank Wojernowek
Reer Bresie
Bracr“Reine Company
Woibe Weld
Pune
WHA
Ariel
Marsh Whiratuy
Parry Molden
Ind
Lynn Bill
Spencer Thompson
Charlis Swan
Mish
Margaret Shreve
Evie
Herert Shreve
Tan Miller
South Bend
Wo H. Cummings
Will Steadman
Arede Proctor
Near McKean
Carl Prootie
Dalton Jones
Leo Jonés
Waller Proctor
Carled
Carl Lyons
Gomy
MY. Clinton Mathews
Herbert Shreve
Claude Maynard
Betty
Gordon
Norman
George Proctor
Loyville
Clifford Marsh
Cleveland
Floyd Marsh
Gary Proctor
J. Taft Williams
Edinboro
Rey
Glatk Matteson
Rochester
Vernon, B. Q
Ales Samchenko
Samchenko
Hudson
Oulu
Amy Bysleaulivy
Budsoke
Hepler Motor Company
Franklin Street
Corry, Penneyvara
AKAM
Center Si
C.G. Akam
Jersey
Ofeamiline
Elmview Jersey Farm
Journal
Conry
Dial
Starr
Obry
Gori
Harel
Silesman
Bilge
Parsons
N. Ceuler
Hoyd Spencer
Atle Eee
G. M
Columbus
Doda
Agenah
Reed & Seed Store
Grant.Co
Phillip
Sparta Road
Fifth Avenue
Clymber
N. Y
Boost Corry
Esso
Tony Jackson
Stella
Selfridge
Wattsburg
Sehoret
STERN
Heaver
Serge
Roves
Nichols
Hixex Street
G. Bennink
Clymer
Dejean & Whiteley
W. Wayne St
Brockman
Western Auto Associate Store
E. Wood
Boyle
Wnelai Marvelle
M. Howard
Wright
Case Journal
Dinarch
Wain Street
Surtheas
Oscar Fralick
Corey
Ward
Sherwin-Williams
T. Berliner
East Pleasant Street
Spencer's Cash Mills
Winnie Damon
R. D
Timothy Nay
Donald L. Engle
Wrightsville
D. F
Bea
Guy M. Fish
Spartansburg
Allis-Chalmery
St. R. E
All Kings
Spencer's
Sweet Plas
Knowiton's
Condon's
Doane's Howe
Lanston's
Journal Office
Atu “H
Phoenix Hotel
Poart Windr
Soutt Center St
Washington
Greyhound Post
Sele
Inquire
Law
J. E. Drake
Dorr
Irving St
N. Center St
Dini
Buclid Street
Tela
Cuy
Buch
Gagh
Cour
Nevin J. Dickson
Rusia
Diyaria
James Buchu
Buteks
Pittsburgh
New York
Arizona
Dolwen
Penna
N.C. Porto Biosas
Kerrville
Tex
Carlstadt
Teean
Press New York
Eel
Zellerbach
Champion
Kimberly Clark
Union Bag & Paper
United Paper
Amptican Gan
American Smelter
Aberican
Anaconda
Atlantic Refining
Auburn Auto
Bethlehem Steel Bendix “Aviation
Boeing Airplynec&a
Chryater
Conselidam OW
Conlinental Oy
Carlan Wright Sf General Hliciele Genoma
Motors International Nickel
Uy Montgamiry Ward
Nitro Biscuit Nations Dairy
Northern
Acktic Pamumuuni
Stanilacd
Tod
Datroit
Punel
Washi
Mendel
Stokes DE Art
Stokes
Corryites
Ol ¢ Innelt
Clyde Dingle
Crowe
Robinsen
Franky
Ali
Unites May
Ohio
Hane
Dethoit
Anders
Aanerjeant
Bo Doutlon
Bhorre
Etalk Ups
Odie
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